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Job summary
The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK’s security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
You will be an integral part of the FCDOs work to shape and respond to news around the world. You will be responsible for providing high quality communications handling, tight reactive lines to emerging issues, supporting with media briefing and media logistics.
Its a busy patch: youll thrive on a fast pace, being able to keep a cool head under pressure and be a team player. You will be supported to develop and grow in the role, surrounded by motivated colleagues.
You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, able to build coherent, concise and compelling arguments at pace and to tight deadlines.
The nature of the work means many of the issues we deal with are high-profile, some are sensitive and many involve a wide range of interested parties across UK government. You will need a strong news sense, an interest in foreign affairs and ability to work with others at speed.
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Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Previous Media Handling Experience
Benefits
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Please note any move to the FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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Selection process details
Candidates will be assessed using Success Profiles, please refer to the attached Job Profile at the bottom of this advert for additional information.
Application:
To apply for this job, please complete the online application process via civil service jobs. As part of this process youll be asked for:
An anonymised CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last three years.
A Personal Statement explaining your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the About You section of the Job Profile.
Assessment:
A panel will conduct an initial sift of applications. If a large number of applications are received the panel may decide to do an initial sift based on the first Behaviour. Those that pass the initial sift will then be considered against the remaining criteria.
If selected for interview this will be arranged directly with the hiring manager. Interviews and additional assessment activities will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the Job Profile.
The successful candidate will be asked to obtain the required security clearance (as outlined in the Job Profile) prior to starting in the role. Failure to get the required level of security clearance will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
Circumstances that may impact on obtaining security clearance:
Candidates with close links of heritage from the country/region where they are applying to work should be aware that security considerations will apply in relation to the FCDO’s duty of care to you (and your family), which may result in the FCDO needing to withdraw the offer of employment.
Applicants who feel any of the above may apply to them are advised to contact Personnel Security Team email esd.pst@fcdo.gov.uk (attaching the job description from this advert and a summary of your concerns) who can explain any likely security clearance limitations.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Job contact :
- Name : FCDOcommunication.HR
- Email : FCDOcommunication.HR@fcdo.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : resourcing@fcdo.gov.uk
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